I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Feb 2020
Interview
Internal interview during covid restrictions. Phone screen with recruiter for the position, then spoke with lead process engineer about the position over the phone. Was asked to consider a technician position
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about my experience working with the company, my current job level, and any continuous improvement I had conducted as part of my job duties to determine if I approach problems like a process engineer.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Tesla (Lathrop, CA) in Mar 2026
Interview
The interview process consisted of an initial recruiter screening followed by a technical panel interview with multiple engineers from manufacturing and process teams. The discussion focused heavily on real-world problem solving, data-driven decision making, and manufacturing concepts such as OEE, process optimization, and root cause analysis. I was asked to walk through past projects in detail, especially those involving throughput improvement, yield optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. The panel emphasized practical thinking, ownership, and the ability to scale solutions for high-volume production environments. Behavioral questions were also included to assess teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced settings.
Did presentation on project of my choice, then 6 30 minute interview with different people. Questions were asked mostly on the presentation & general concepts behind process engineering. Make sure you are thorough with your resume & concepts
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Real time examples on solving process engineering problems with the data presented
technical round- Asked mostly about handson experience with batteries, lab scale processes. The interview was fairly quick, I didnt get it but it depends on what the team is looking for an overall fit